My Surprise Mate

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

minutes and took a seat at the table with the rest of

told everyone about my ‘dream’ and received many gasps and low

Zayd exchanging looks the whole time I was talking, making me feel as if they knew something

I finally asked, looking back and forth between the two

things that just haven’t been

my

my eyebrows as I stared at him, "Like

elaborate friendly, maybe a little too friendly, and when he told us about the prophecy, he said he couldn’t remember all of

Devin and Nyla were able to

explaining to me their thoughts, "Apollo has never been one to tolerate disrespect from anyone.He’s a very strict ruler.His

didn’t want to hurt him," I repeated what Jarek

"I wish that I could believe that babe, but in all honesty, Apollo could have taken them both down without hurting them.His command may not work on Devin, just as

think of anything that seemed odd, but other than what Dane pointed out, I couldn’t remember anything that would make me feel as though

Apollo is a part of Devin’s

this time

us realized.I know this isn’t something you want to hear, but we

Zayd told me gently.

ached a little at the thought of being betrayed by my father, the father lam just

could

you to find out as much as you can about this prophecy.Ash and Colby, I need training kicked back up and regular sweeps up

bow of heads, a resounding, "Yes Alpha" filled

dad calls, you need to act normal.Don’t let on that we suspect

sat down next to me.I was now sitting on the couch

I replied, not really in the

the packhouse soon.I have some phone calls to make.Do you want to stay home today, or do you

go to the packhouse." I

go together.I don’t want you out walking around by yourself, especially if you have

nodded at

We walked together to the packhouse, stopping a few times to speak with a few

to the office next door

large books in front of them that looked to be

"Any luck?"

as I sat Kyra down in her bounce seat.I’m pretty sure Kyra has toys, playpens, and play mats in every

looked at me shaking their heads, "Not yet,

Adria replied.

read often.I carefully flipped through the pages as I scanned for

Goddess has appeared in dreams before.But it doesn’t really go into details or say anything of real importance

she rose from her

need to go get Blaze and

as Dane walked through the door, "Any luck?" he asked as

currently reading and stood stretching her limbs out, "Not yet dear.Where

phone; he said he

clock hanging on the wall above the door, surprised to see it was already time

explain Kyra’s mood

little girl isn’t about to miss a meal, I thought

downstairs together, meeting up with everyone as we entered the

sat Kyra in her

back on everything that has happened and is still happening, I couldn’t help but realize that even though Apollo has been

are focused mainly on Kyra and how she has

didn’t think it was odd

things were going there, Apollo would always quickly change the subject back to Kyra or give me very vague answers

be," I murmured lost in

should talk privately

one of worry, but he didn’t push

but wonder if Apollo could be in on this with Devin? I mean, I know that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but could Apollo be the mastermind behind this? I didn’t know Devin

like it was twisted into a thousand knots.I didn’t want to believe that Apollo’s intentions had been anything

eating lunch, Genesis and Adria took the kids to her house so they

I stated not waiting for

shot up in surprise at my

got me really thinking.Apollo was a little too friendly when he was here.He hasn’t been able to come back to visit in person since, but I have regular phone calls with him.Every phone call is about me and Kyra, mainly Kyra though.Anytime I ask about Devin, or how things are going there, or the prophecy, he is quick to change the subject or gives me very vague answers in return.Then there is the whole "attack".. that really doesn’t make any sense now

in silence

pacing the office to

part, but whether he is the brains or not I

as I thought about

did the phone

I looked at Zayd.

said he was on the phone before lunch, and I am assuming or hoping,

he did say he was planning to come and speak with us.He wouldn’t say anything else other than he would be

"Why not talk

at me, "Vampires are very

as he led me to sit down, "And your pacing is

sigh, wishing none of this was

Zayd, "I spoke with Uncle Dayton for a while

his head for Dane to continue, "I explained everything that was going on.He’s one of the very few people I fully trust to discuss this with.He asked

looked something as drastic as moving a whole pack, but then again, there

wasn’t sure why he felt he needed to move his pack next

do

mentioned it before, but now he said he has good reason to do it.Dayton said his loyalty lies with his family and, as far as the

was shocked to hear his loyalty wasn’t with Apollo, but

willing

will have Adria call him

and Colby that Dominick will be coming sometime.We don’t need anyone attacking him right

the office, the silence once again filling